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"I derive deep meaning through creating

photographs to tell emotive stories"

Building your own business from scratch is a deeply meaningful feat. Spending time with my clients to deeply understand what they want to convey is how we build something beautiful together. Connection isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. @mindfulness.for.life had a vision and seeing it live on the new site gives me chills.

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Building your own business from scratch is a deeply meaningful feat. Spending time with my clients to deeply understand what they want to convey is how we build something beautiful together. Connection isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. @mindfulness.for.life had a vision and seeing it live on the new site gives me chills.

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Print your art. Fill your walls. All of them.

Print your art. Fill your walls. All of them.

Create for the sake of creating…….

Thank you @socality and @thecamerastore store for hosting this event last weekend at the @calgarylibrary

A special thank you to
Models: @alvinaphan and @shelbymorisseau

And creative director @ashnstyling

Create for the sake of creating…….

Thank you @socality and @thecamerastore store for hosting this event last weekend at the @calgarylibrary

A special thank you to
Models: @alvinaphan and @shelbymorisseau

And creative director @ashnstyling

Don’t wait to start.

Just go.

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Don’t wait to start.

Just go.

#yycportraits #yycfitness #yycpersonaltraining #yycbranding #brandinginspiration #yycbrandphotographer #yyc #yycphotographer #yycpersonaltrainer #yycgym #fitnessmotivation #fit

“I see you, I feel you, and I won’t forget this.” Like a lyric you play over and over, each time discovering something new, these moments are layered with meaning, even in their simplicity.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

#FamilyTales #TimelessMemories #MomentsThatMatter #FamilyPhotography #SoulfulSnapshots #yycfamilyphotographer #yycphotographer #banff #banffnationalpark #banffphotographer #banfffamilyphotographer

“I see you, I feel you, and I won’t forget this.” Like a lyric you play over and over, each time discovering something new, these moments are layered with meaning, even in their simplicity.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

#FamilyTales #TimelessMemories #MomentsThatMatter #FamilyPhotography #SoulfulSnapshots #yycfamilyphotographer #yycphotographer #banff #banffnationalpark #banffphotographer #banfffamilyphotographer

Sometimes people come into our world in unexpected ways. But it’s like they were always meant to be there.

Sometimes people come into our world in unexpected ways. But it’s like they were always meant to be there.

I wish I could say I special ordered this family session among towering mountains bathed in golden sunlight. But it just happened all on its own.

I have shot at this location more times than I can count, and this light has NEVER happened. So I will take it as a sign that this family who holds a special place in my heart deserved an equally special evening.

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I wish I could say I special ordered this family session among towering mountains bathed in golden sunlight. But it just happened all on its own.

I have shot at this location more times than I can count, and this light has NEVER happened. So I will take it as a sign that this family who holds a special place in my heart deserved an equally special evening.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

The love I have for this family is real. From the moment I first met them years ago and saw the “go with the flow” first hand it was completely life changing for me. Just watching them interact with each other is my favorite part about their sessions with me.

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The love I have for this family is real. From the moment I first met them years ago and saw the “go with the flow” first hand it was completely life changing for me. Just watching them interact with each other is my favorite part about their sessions with me.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

Like something out of a movie Gina and Jeff made a little magic in the mountains

Thank you both for letting me come along for the ride. Your deep connection with each is the true meaning of of life.

Location: @skilouise
Dress: @chic.bridals
Alterations: @a_r_couture
Hair + Makeup: @mountainbeauties

YYC Wedding | YYC Wedding Photography | Calgary Wedding Photographer | Banff Wedding | Banff Wedding Photography | Lake Louise Wedding

Like something out of a movie Gina and Jeff made a little magic in the mountains

Thank you both for letting me come along for the ride. Your deep connection with each is the true meaning of of life.

Location: @skilouise
Dress: @chic.bridals
Alterations: @a_r_couture
Hair + Makeup: @mountainbeauties

YYC Wedding | YYC Wedding Photography | Calgary Wedding Photographer | Banff Wedding | Banff Wedding Photography | Lake Louise Wedding

Shooting her newest recording at @nmc_canada with @thekristaway was such an incredible experience to witness.

Shooting her newest recording at @nmc_canada with @thekristaway was such an incredible experience to witness.

I snuck one last session at my favourite spot before it closes for the season. Topped off with a few baby snuggles at the end. *Perks of the job.

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I snuck one last session at my favourite spot before it closes for the season. Topped off with a few baby snuggles at the end. *Perks of the job.

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A walk in the clouds

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A walk in the clouds

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I have struggled with accepting weddings due to the unrealistic expectations of perfection that couples are faced with.

2024 has brought me the most incredible non traditional couples that made me fall back in love with weddings.

When the first call starts with “we have this crazy idea” I’m in! Because if the couple can’t wait to share how they want to show up as authentic as possible on their day, I know it’s going to be magical.

These two wanted to surprise their entire family including their children with a surprise wedding and I wouldn’t have changed one detail about this moment for them.

Dress: @parkandfifthco

Calgary intimate wedding | Calgary Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer | YYC elopement | YYC wedding photographer

I have struggled with accepting weddings due to the unrealistic expectations of perfection that couples are faced with.

2024 has brought me the most incredible non traditional couples that made me fall back in love with weddings.

When the first call starts with “we have this crazy idea” I’m in! Because if the couple can’t wait to share how they want to show up as authentic as possible on their day, I know it’s going to be magical.

These two wanted to surprise their entire family including their children with a surprise wedding and I wouldn’t have changed one detail about this moment for them.

Dress: @parkandfifthco

Calgary intimate wedding | Calgary Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer | YYC elopement | YYC wedding photographer

Nearly two years ago, I was matched with this sweet girl through @thegoldhopeproject to spend an evening with her and her wonderful family. However, her Leukaemia treatments had other plans………

I was so thrilled when I got the news how wonderful she was doing and we all could finally meet. Jasmine is simply the light in this family. Happy, silly and so incredibly strong. This was an evening I won’t ever forget. 🌻🌻🌻

Nearly two years ago, I was matched with this sweet girl through @thegoldhopeproject to spend an evening with her and her wonderful family. However, her Leukaemia treatments had other plans………

I was so thrilled when I got the news how wonderful she was doing and we all could finally meet. Jasmine is simply the light in this family. Happy, silly and so incredibly strong. This was an evening I won’t ever forget. 🌻🌻🌻

Just playing with fire

@smim always has the best concepts to play with!

Mess up. Try things. Play.

#yycphotographer #yyc #yycphotography #productphotography #yycproductphotography

Just playing with fire

@smim always has the best concepts to play with!

Mess up. Try things. Play.

#yycphotographer #yyc #yycphotography #productphotography #yycproductphotography

Nothing quite like a simple stroll in the park………

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

Nothing quite like a simple stroll in the park………

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer

Love at first email? That’s a thing right?

Even before I met this beautiful mama years ago I just knew we would click. Watching these two become parents and the way they all interact is something so purely wonderful. She’s a lucky little girl having the two of you.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer | Kananaskis | Kananaskis Photographer

Love at first email? That’s a thing right?

Even before I met this beautiful mama years ago I just knew we would click. Watching these two become parents and the way they all interact is something so purely wonderful. She’s a lucky little girl having the two of you.

YYC Family Photographer | YYC Photography | YYC Photographer | Calgary Family Photographer | Alberta Family Photographer | Kananaskis | Kananaskis Photographer

Three separate shoots this weekend took me to some pretty special places.

Alberta…………you are truly spectacular.

Three separate shoots this weekend took me to some pretty special places.

Alberta…………you are truly spectacular.

I can’t stop thinking about this wedding!

This couples’ attention to detail was so much more than a pretty location with incredible ambiance. They told their story……….with subtle details throughout the venue that brought you in with such intimacy. They truly care about the little things in life and it shows.

This entire day was filled with laughter, connection, and the space for them to celebrate “their way”.

Location: @bridgettebarcanmore
Floral: @fleurishflowershop
Graphic Design: @jennsnicedesigns
Graphic Design: @ginareneecreative
Artwork: @the.art.of.rylee
DJ: @lvxmusicent

Calgary Wedding Photographer | Canmore Wedding Photographer | Banff Wedding Photographer | Calgary Weddings | Canmore Weddings

I can’t stop thinking about this wedding!

This couples’ attention to detail was so much more than a pretty location with incredible ambiance. They told their story……….with subtle details throughout the venue that brought you in with such intimacy. They truly care about the little things in life and it shows.

This entire day was filled with laughter, connection, and the space for them to celebrate “their way”.

Location: @bridgettebarcanmore
Floral: @fleurishflowershop
Graphic Design: @jennsnicedesigns
Graphic Design: @ginareneecreative
Artwork: @the.art.of.rylee
DJ: @lvxmusicent

Calgary Wedding Photographer | Canmore Wedding Photographer | Banff Wedding Photographer | Calgary Weddings | Canmore Weddings

Happy is whatever you want it to be.

Fully wrapped up in flow.

Xoxo @christine_francoeur for the BTS 🤍

Happy is whatever you want it to be.

Fully wrapped up in flow.

Xoxo @christine_francoeur for the BTS 🤍

These two have been an inspiration to break from norms and make their own traditions from day one. When you are living authentically , it shows in every image.

Calgary Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer | Canmore Wedding | Canmore Wedding Photography | Calgary Elopement | Canmore Elopement | Non traditional | YYC Photographer | YYC Weddings

These two have been an inspiration to break from norms and make their own traditions from day one. When you are living authentically , it shows in every image.

Calgary Wedding | Calgary Wedding Photographer | Canmore Wedding | Canmore Wedding Photography | Calgary Elopement | Canmore Elopement | Non traditional | YYC Photographer | YYC Weddings

Gym by day. Studio by night.

Gym by day. Studio by night.

One of the first conversation starters a family has with me when we meet is “ our family is not comfortable in front of the camera”

Don’t let social media fool you into thinking this is a natural thing. IT’S NOT! 99% of my clients say this exact same thing. This is normal. And this is where I come in……….

I spend the first part of each session chatting and calming everyone’s nerves so the real you and the true family dynamic can shine. I feel out everyone’s comfort levels and follow each member’s body language. This has taken me years to realize that this step matters more than any perfect pose can ever accomplish. Remember who these images are for………..not for the masses…….but for the family that whose smiles exist next to you in each photo.

#yyc #yycfamily #yycphotographer #yycfamilyphotographer

YYC Photographer | Calgary Photographer | YYC Family Photographer | Urban Family |Urban Family Photography

One of the first conversation starters a family has with me when we meet is “ our family is not comfortable in front of the camera”

Don’t let social media fool you into thinking this is a natural thing. IT’S NOT! 99% of my clients say this exact same thing. This is normal. And this is where I come in……….

I spend the first part of each session chatting and calming everyone’s nerves so the real you and the true family dynamic can shine. I feel out everyone’s comfort levels and follow each member’s body language. This has taken me years to realize that this step matters more than any perfect pose can ever accomplish. Remember who these images are for………..not for the masses…….but for the family that whose smiles exist next to you in each photo.

#yyc #yycfamily #yycphotographer #yycfamilyphotographer

YYC Photographer | Calgary Photographer | YYC Family Photographer | Urban Family |Urban Family Photography

This beautiful family traveled all the way from Texas to spend a week with their closest loved ones nestled in the Canadian Rockies. The crisp mountain air and stunning landscapes made the evening absolutely unforgettable.

I was honoured to spend time with you and your incredible family……… Alberta can’t wait to welcome you back!

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #alberta #albertacanada #rockymountains #kananaskis #kananaskiscountry #albertaphotographer #yycfamilyphotographer #canmorephotographer

This beautiful family traveled all the way from Texas to spend a week with their closest loved ones nestled in the Canadian Rockies. The crisp mountain air and stunning landscapes made the evening absolutely unforgettable.

I was honoured to spend time with you and your incredible family……… Alberta can’t wait to welcome you back!

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #alberta #albertacanada #rockymountains #kananaskis #kananaskiscountry #albertaphotographer #yycfamilyphotographer #canmorephotographer

✨ When Aunty takes Senior Portraits

From the moment this human came into
our lives we were hooked on that vibrant smile and silly personality. I can’t believe she’s heading into her last year of high school.

To celebrate we went on a little adventure, surrounded by breathtaking views and endless golden sunlight.

So proud of the incredible person she’s becoming and honored to have spent this special evening with this amazing young woman. 🌟🏔️ Love you sweet girl.

#SeniorPortraits #MountainMagic #ProudAunt #gradportraits #yycportraits #yycgrad #yyc #yycphotographer #yycphography #yycgradphotographer #kananaskis #albertaphotographer

✨ When Aunty takes Senior Portraits

From the moment this human came into
our lives we were hooked on that vibrant smile and silly personality. I can’t believe she’s heading into her last year of high school.

To celebrate we went on a little adventure, surrounded by breathtaking views and endless golden sunlight.

So proud of the incredible person she’s becoming and honored to have spent this special evening with this amazing young woman. 🌟🏔️ Love you sweet girl.

#SeniorPortraits #MountainMagic #ProudAunt #gradportraits #yycportraits #yycgrad #yyc #yycphotographer #yycphography #yycgradphotographer #kananaskis #albertaphotographer

One year ago today I was honored to photograph the most beautiful intimate ceremony.

And over this past weekend, spent their first anniversary celebrating the marriage of @alilynnpilon + @pilongarrett among close family and friends in the stunning Alberta mountains.

I have developed such fondness for these two and their incredible families. I wish you both the most this world has to offer. And thank you for having me as part of your special milestones.

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #yycweddings #yycweddingphotographer #yycelopement #yycelopementphotographer #albertaphotographer #albertawedding #albertaweddingphotographer

One year ago today I was honored to photograph the most beautiful intimate ceremony.

And over this past weekend, spent their first anniversary celebrating the marriage of @alilynnpilon + @pilongarrett among close family and friends in the stunning Alberta mountains.

I have developed such fondness for these two and their incredible families. I wish you both the most this world has to offer. And thank you for having me as part of your special milestones.

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #yycweddings #yycweddingphotographer #yycelopement #yycelopementphotographer #albertaphotographer #albertawedding #albertaweddingphotographer

Fall Sessions are LIVE

It’s that time again when I’ve added every last available spots for full Fall Lifestyle Sessions for 2024!

Comment FALL below and I will send you the direct link to book!

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #yycfamily #yycfamilyphotographer

Fall Sessions are LIVE

It’s that time again when I’ve added every last available spots for full Fall Lifestyle Sessions for 2024!

Comment FALL below and I will send you the direct link to book!

#yyc #yycphotographer #yycphotography #yycfamily #yycfamilyphotographer

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